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Bloomberg
41 minutes ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Apollo Staffers Move to New Zurich Office in Fresh Blow to UK
Private markets giant Apollo Global Management Inc. is tapping one of the world's biggest wealth hubs with plans to build a team of 50 people over the next three to five years at a new office in Zurich. A number of staffers have relocated to the city from various locations in Europe already and Apollo is also planning to hire locally, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Some of the moves are also linked to the UK's overhaul of its tax regime for some wealthy foreign residents, they said, asking not to be identified as the information is private.
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Teenage super-sub Agyemang emerges as England's star at Euro 2025
Michelle Agyemang may have been brought into the England squad for Euro 2025 as something of a wildcard but the teenager has followed a "crazy season" by playing a crucial role in helping the reigning champions reach this weekend's final. Twice the Lionesses have been on the brink of elimination from the tournament in Switzerland only to be rescued by the 19-year-old Arsenal striker. A ragged England trailed 2-0 in the quarter-final against Sweden in Zurich when coach Sarina Wiegman sent on Agyemang with 20 minutes left. As the momentum started to swing their way, Lucy Bronze pulled a goal back before Agyemang equalised to force extra time, and England then triumphed in a remarkable penalty shoot-out. The scenario in Geneva on Tuesday was even more dramatic, with Agyemang introduced in the 85th minute as her team trailed 1-0 against Italy in the semi-final –- she fired in the equaliser in the sixth minute of injury time and England went on to win 2-1 in extra time. "It's crazy, you know, to do that two games in a row now in that kind of fashion," an elated Agyemang said. "It shows the character of this team and I'm so grateful that we're still here to see another week." The semi-final was heading to penalties until a late burst triggered by Agyemang hitting the bar with a brilliant lob –- moments later England won a spot-kick, and Chloe Kelly then scored after her initial effort was saved, sending her team through. "Mich came onto the pitch and made something happen for the team, got us back into the game, and built up so much momentum for us," said Kelly. "That moment when she hit the crossbar, I think that gave us a new lease of energy. She was unbelievable and she gave us a lot of confidence." England await Germany or Spain in Sunday's final in Basel as they look to retain the title they won three years ago at Wembley, when Agyemang had not yet made her senior Arsenal debut. - Wembley ball girl - A few months before the last Euros, Agyemang was a ball girl at Wembley as England beat Northern Ireland in one of Sarina Wiegman's first games as coach. Agyemang's bow for the Gunners came aged 16 in November 2022, and she made her senior England debut in April this year. She did so in style, scoring 41 seconds after coming on against Belgium with a brilliant volley, proving to Wiegman her ability to make an impact from the bench. "I said with the squad announcement already that she brings something special," Wiegman said. "She is only 19, but she is very mature, she knows exactly what she has to do. If she continues like this she has a very bright future." Agyemang has been loaned out by Arsenal, following a spell at second-tier Watford in 2023/24 by impressing at Brighton in the Women's Super League last season. She is the youngest player in Wiegman's squad in Switzerland, but came on in the defeat by France in their opening group game and has now earned a reputation as a super-sub. "It's been a crazy season for me being on loan and then getting the call-up at such a late time in the season. But, you know, everything happens for a reason," said Agyemang, who was in Lisbon to watch her parent club win the Women's Champions League in May. "It's easy to come here and not really be connected to a team because of the short amount of time, but they have really taken me in and I'm so grateful." There may now be some clamour for Agyemang –- who as a child idolised Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud –- to play a more prominent role in the final. However, Wiegman appears likely to keep her young star on the bench, ready to emerge if England find themselves chasing the game again. "She is very grateful to get minutes. Her growth and development went so quickly, from not starting at Brighton to getting lots more minutes and showing how good she is and coming into our team," the coach said. "I think she feels very good about that." as/bsp
France 24
3 hours ago
- Sport
- France 24
Teenage super-sub Agyemang emerges as England's star at Euro 2025
Twice the Lionesses have been on the brink of elimination from the tournament in Switzerland only to be rescued by the 19-year-old Arsenal striker. A ragged England trailed 2-0 in the quarter-final against Sweden in Zurich when coach Sarina Wiegman sent on Agyemang with 20 minutes left. As the momentum started to swing their way, Lucy Bronze pulled a goal back before Agyemang equalised to force extra time, and England then triumphed in a remarkable penalty shoot-out. The scenario in Geneva on Tuesday was even more dramatic, with Agyemang introduced in the 85th minute as her team trailed 1-0 against Italy in the semi-final –- she fired in the equaliser in the sixth minute of injury time and England went on to win 2-1 in extra time. "It's crazy, you know, to do that two games in a row now in that kind of fashion," an elated Agyemang said. "It shows the character of this team and I'm so grateful that we're still here to see another week." The semi-final was heading to penalties until a late burst triggered by Agyemang hitting the bar with a brilliant lob –- moments later England won a spot-kick, and Chloe Kelly then scored after her initial effort was saved, sending her team through. "Mich came onto the pitch and made something happen for the team, got us back into the game, and built up so much momentum for us," said Kelly. "That moment when she hit the crossbar, I think that gave us a new lease of energy. She was unbelievable and she gave us a lot of confidence." England await Germany or Spain in Sunday's final in Basel as they look to retain the title they won three years ago at Wembley, when Agyemang had not yet made her senior Arsenal debut. Wembley ball girl A few months before the last Euros, Agyemang was a ball girl at Wembley as England beat Northern Ireland in one of Sarina Wiegman's first games as coach. Agyemang's bow for the Gunners came aged 16 in November 2022, and she made her senior England debut in April this year. She did so in style, scoring 41 seconds after coming on against Belgium with a brilliant volley, proving to Wiegman her ability to make an impact from the bench. "I said with the squad announcement already that she brings something special," Wiegman said. "She is only 19, but she is very mature, she knows exactly what she has to do. If she continues like this she has a very bright future." Agyemang has been loaned out by Arsenal, following a spell at second-tier Watford in 2023/24 by impressing at Brighton in the Women's Super League last season. She is the youngest player in Wiegman's squad in Switzerland, but came on in the defeat by France in their opening group game and has now earned a reputation as a super-sub. "It's been a crazy season for me being on loan and then getting the call-up at such a late time in the season. But, you know, everything happens for a reason," said Agyemang, who was in Lisbon to watch her parent club win the Women's Champions League in May. "It's easy to come here and not really be connected to a team because of the short amount of time, but they have really taken me in and I'm so grateful." There may now be some clamour for Agyemang –- who as a child idolised Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud –- to play a more prominent role in the final. However, Wiegman appears likely to keep her young star on the bench, ready to emerge if England find themselves chasing the game again. "She is very grateful to get minutes. Her growth and development went so quickly, from not starting at Brighton to getting lots more minutes and showing how good she is and coming into our team," the coach said. "I think she feels very good about that." © 2025 AFP
Bloomberg
3 hours ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Temenos Soars as Software Spending by Banks Drives Sales Rebound
Temenos AG shares surged the most since 2008, as the Swiss company sold more of its banking software, with financial institutions stepping up investments. Shares of Temenos rose as much as 25% in Zurich trading after it posted second-quarter revenue above analysts expectations and increased the full-year earnings guidance.
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
AXA XL appoints new construction casualty head
AXA XL has appointed Ed Totten as its new head of construction casualty and integrated its primary and excess casualty lines. Totten has more than 20 years of experience in construction and casualty insurance, and since 2010 has developed the excess construction team at AXA. Previously, he was the senior vice-president and profit centre head for excess construction at the company, and his prior roles included leadership positions at Zurich and AIG. AXA XL Americas construction and energy chief underwriting officer Jon Tellekamp said: "Known for his strategic leadership and deep industry knowledge, Ed has built a reputation for fostering strong relationships with brokers and clients alike. 'His commitment to excellence and his forward-thinking approach makes him an ideal leader to drive AXA XL's casualty construction underwriting team into its next chapter of growth and success." The North America Construction insurance team offers primary and excess casualty, as well as professional and pollution liability, builders risk and subcontractor default insurance. The team also provides risk engineering services aimed at supporting safety and loss prevention for contractors, in addition to guidance on construction claims management. Tellekamp stated: " By aligning our primary and excess construction insurance under Ed's leadership, we can provide our clients with fewer coverage gaps and more efficient decision-making, ultimately strengthening their risk resilience." Last month, the company integrated its AXA Group and AXA XL Ceded Reinsurance teams and will led by Guy Van Hecke. "AXA XL appoints new construction casualty head " was originally created and published by Life Insurance International, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
